Move the words in the boxes to create grammatical sentences.
Each word bank contains one extra block that you do not need.
1.FRIEND: Did the new shopping center live up to the advertising?
YOU: is what fell short of my expectations.
affordable
choice
the
brands
limited
of
truly
2.FRIEND: Why do you refuse to go back to that restaurant?
YOU: the food, but rather that the staff treated us as if we were invisible.
disliked
that
it
not
is
i
nevertheless
3.TRAVELER: Are you sure the overnight bus is the cheapest sensible option?
YOU: crossing where we lose most of the time we hoped to save.
be
the
border
will
any
4.CLIMBER: You cannot seriously intend to lead that route in this weather.
YOU: the first pitch and find out whether the rock is stable?
take
me,
will
not
who,
if
may
5.MECHANIC: Why did the client reject your diagnosis of the engine fault?
APPRENTICE: was my suggestion that the fuel pump be replaced before further damage occurred.
back
he
what
pushed
on
out
6.INVESTOR: Why is the projected budget still incomplete?
FOUNDER: We have had problems cost once the cancelled orders are counted.
estimating
launch
how
will
delayed
the
much
many
7.FRIEND: What happened when you tried to discuss the household budget?
YOU: My husband was lying on the sofa, tight, as if I were talking to the furniture.
mouth
his
fixed
phone
shut
eyes
and
his
on
his
wide
8.TRAIN ATTENDANT: You cannot remain in this compartment without paying the additional fee.
PASSENGER: How dare you here? I demand that the conductor apologise.
payment
me
when
colleague
accuse
your
of
avoiding
put
me
asked
9.TEENAGER: You cannot force me to tell you where I was last night.
PARENT: I insist that you completely out of hand.
situation
whatever
truth,
before
me
it
this
tell
takes,
the
gets
goes
10.FRIEND: What exactly did the so-called bank officer tell you?
YOU: He said that which was a neat little Catch-22: obey the scammer or supposedly lose everything.
emptied
the
someone
hadn't
money
i
have
immediately,
my
transferred
would
account,
if
had
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2. Write an Email
You will read some information and use it to write an email.
You will have 7 minutes to write the email.
Read the Task: 1:00
You are a university student. You recently submitted a written assignment for your course in
Introduction to Media Studies. A week later, your teacher informed you that your score had been lowered because parts of the assignment were considered too similar to online sources.
You received the following message:
Academic Integrity Notice
Dear Student,
Your written assignment, “The Influence of Social Media on Public Opinion”, has been reviewed using the university’s similarity-checking system. The report shows a high similarity score in several paragraphs.
As a result, your assignment score has been reduced from 84 to 62. The penalty has been applied because the assignment appears to contain insufficient paraphrasing and incomplete citation of sources.
If you believe this decision was made in error, you may submit an appeal to the Academic Appeals Office within 7 days. Your appeal should include an explanation of your position and any supporting evidence, such as drafts, notes, source lists, or screenshots of your work history.
Sincerely,
Course Instructor
You believe that the decision should be reviewed. You did use several online articles, but you tried to cite them in the bibliography. However, some in-text citations may have been missing or formatted incorrectly. You also have earlier drafts and research notes showing that you wrote the assignment yourself.
You decide to write an appeal to the Academic Appeals Office.
Write an email to the Academic Appeals Office. In your email, do the following:
State that you are writing to appeal the score reduction for your written assignment.
Explain that you did not intend to plagiarize and that the problem may have resulted from incomplete or incorrectly formatted citations.
Mention that you have drafts, notes, or a source list that can support your position.
Ask the office to review your case and clarify whether the penalty can be reconsidered.
Ask whether you may correct the citations, resubmit the assignment, or meet with an academic advisor.
Write as much as you can in complete sentences.
Your email should be polite, formal, and respectful.
to resubmit the assignment — повторно отправить работу
to reconsider the penalty — пересмотреть штрафную меру
Beginning of the email
I am writing to appeal the score reduction applied to my written assignment.
Я пишу, чтобы обжаловать снижение балла за мою письменную работу.
I am contacting you regarding the academic integrity decision related to my recent assignment.
Я обращаюсь к вам по поводу решения об академической честности, связанного с моей недавней работой.
I would like to request a formal review of the decision to reduce my score.
Я хотел(а) бы запросить официальный пересмотр решения о снижении моего балла.
Useful grammar patterns
1. I understand that..., however... — я понимаю, что..., однако...
I understand that proper citation is essential; however, I did not intend to present another person's work as my own.
Я понимаю, что правильное цитирование необходимо; однако я не намеревался / не намеревалась выдавать чужую работу за свою.
2. The issue may have resulted from... — проблема могла возникнуть из-за...
The issue may have resulted from incomplete in-text citations rather than intentional plagiarism.
Проблема могла возникнуть из-за неполных внутритекстовых ссылок, а не из-за намеренного плагиата.
3. I would appreciate it if you could... — я был(а) бы признателен / признательна, если бы вы...
I would appreciate it if you could review my drafts and source list before making a final decision.
Я был(а) бы признателен / признательна, если бы вы рассмотрели мои черновики и список источников перед принятием окончательного решения.
4. Passive voice: was reduced / was applied / was submitted — пассивный залог
My score was reduced after the similarity report was reviewed.
Мой балл был снижен после рассмотрения отчёта о совпадениях.
The assignment was submitted with a bibliography, although some citations may have been incomplete.
Работа была отправлена со списком литературы, хотя некоторые ссылки могли быть неполными.
5. Although..., ... — хотя..., ...
Although some citations may have been formatted incorrectly, the sources were included in the bibliography.
Хотя некоторые ссылки могли быть оформлены неправильно, источники были включены в список литературы.
6. Could you please clarify whether...? — не могли бы вы уточнить, ...?
Could you please clarify whether I may correct the citations and resubmit the assignment?
Не могли бы вы уточнить, могу ли я исправить ссылки и повторно отправить работу?
7. In light of... — принимая во внимание...
In light of the supporting evidence, I respectfully ask that the penalty be reconsidered.
Принимая во внимание подтверждающие материалы, я уважительно прошу пересмотреть штрафную меру.
Transition / linking phrases
According to the notice, — согласно уведомлению
At the same time, — в то же время
However, — однако
To clarify my position, — чтобы прояснить мою позицию
In particular, — в частности
In addition, — кроме того
For this reason, — по этой причине
In light of the above, — принимая во внимание вышеизложенное
Given these circumstances, — учитывая эти обстоятельства
Polite appeal / call-to-action phrases
I respectfully request that my case be reviewed.
Я уважительно прошу пересмотреть мой случай.
I would be grateful if the decision could be reconsidered.
Я был(а) бы благодарен / благодарна, если бы решение могло быть пересмотрено.
Could you please explain what evidence would be required to support my appeal?
Не могли бы вы объяснить, какие доказательства потребуются для поддержки моей апелляции?
Please let me know whether I may submit drafts, notes, or screenshots of my work history.
Пожалуйста, сообщите мне, могу ли я предоставить черновики, заметки или скриншоты истории работы.
I would also like to ask whether resubmission or correction of citations is possible.
Я также хотел(а) бы спросить, возможно ли повторно отправить работу или исправить ссылки.
I am willing to meet with an academic advisor to discuss the issue.
Я готов(а) встретиться с академическим консультантом, чтобы обсудить этот вопрос.
Official-style carcass phrases
I hereby submit this appeal regarding the score reduction applied to my assignment.
Настоящим я подаю данную апелляцию по поводу снижения балла за мою работу.
I respectfully dispute the conclusion that the assignment involved intentional plagiarism.
Я уважительно оспариваю вывод о том, что работа содержала намеренный плагиат.
The matter appears to concern citation format rather than dishonest authorship.
Похоже, вопрос касается оформления ссылок, а не недобросовестного авторства.
I acknowledge that some references may not have been formatted correctly.
Я признаю, что некоторые ссылки могли быть оформлены неправильно.
However, I respectfully submit that the penalty may be disproportionate.
Однако я уважительно утверждаю, что штрафная мера может быть несоразмерной.
In light of the evidence attached, I request that the decision be reviewed.
С учётом приложенных доказательств я прошу пересмотреть решение.
Attachment phrases
I have attached my drafts and research notes for your reference.
Я приложил(а) свои черновики и исследовательские заметки для ознакомления.
Please find attached my source list and earlier drafts.
Пожалуйста, найдите во вложении мой список источников и ранние черновики.
The attached documents show the development of my work over time.
Приложенные документы показывают развитие моей работы с течением времени.
I would be happy to provide further documentation if required.
Я буду рад(а) предоставить дополнительные документы, если это потребуется.
Conclusion and wrap-up phrases
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Благодарю вас за время и внимание.
I hope the matter can be reviewed fairly and promptly.
Надеюсь, этот вопрос может быть рассмотрен справедливо и оперативно.
I would appreciate your guidance on the next steps in the appeal process.
Я был(а) бы признателен / признательна за ваши рекомендации относительно дальнейших шагов в процессе апелляции.
I look forward to your response.
С нетерпением жду вашего ответа.
Yours faithfully,
С уважением,
2. Write an Email
You will read some information and use it to write an email.
You will have 7 minutes to write the email.
Read the Task: 1:00
You are planning to rent an apartment for three months while you attend a language course in another city.
You have found an apartment listing on a rental website. The apartment looks suitable, but the listing does not clearly say whether pets are allowed.
You would like to move in with your cat. Your cat is calm, vaccinated, and litter-trained, but you want to ask the property manager for permission before making a booking.
You decide to write to the property manager to ask for more information.
Write an email to the property manager. In your email, do the following:
Explain that you are interested in booking the apartment for a short-term stay.
Ask whether tenants are allowed to move in with a cat.
Describe your cat briefly: age, behaviour, vaccination status, and cleanliness habits.
Ask whether there is an extra pet deposit or cleaning fee.
Ask about any house rules for tenants with pets.
Write as much as you can in complete sentences.
Your email should be polite, clear, and respectful.
to follow the house rules — соблюдать правила проживания
Beginning of the email
I am writing to inquire about the apartment listed on your website.
Я пишу, чтобы узнать подробнее о квартире, размещённой на вашем сайте.
I am interested in booking the apartment for a short-term stay.
Я заинтересован(а) в бронировании квартиры для краткосрочного проживания.
Before making a booking, I would like to clarify your pet policy.
Перед бронированием я хотел(а) бы уточнить вашу политику в отношении домашних животных.
Useful grammar patterns
1. Before + -ing — перед тем как...
Before making a booking, I would like to ask whether pets are allowed.
Перед бронированием я хотел(а) бы спросить, разрешены ли домашние животные.
2. Would it be possible to...? — было бы возможно...?
Would it be possible to stay in the apartment with my cat?
Можно ли будет проживать в квартире с моей кошкой?
Would it be possible to pay an additional pet deposit if required?
Можно ли будет оплатить дополнительный залог за животное, если это потребуется?
3. I wonder whether... — я хотел(а) бы узнать...
I wonder whether tenants are allowed to move in with a cat.
Я хотел(а) бы узнать, разрешено ли арендаторам заселяться с кошкой.
4. Passive voice: pets are allowed / fees are required — пассивный залог
Could you please let me know whether pets are allowed in this apartment?
Не могли бы вы сообщить мне, разрешены ли животные в этой квартире?
I would also like to know whether any additional fees are required.
Я также хотел(а) бы узнать, требуются ли какие-либо дополнительные платежи.
5. provided that / as long as — при условии, что...
Would a cat be allowed provided that I pay an additional cleaning fee?
Разрешат ли кошку при условии, что я оплачу дополнительную уборку?
I would be happy to follow any rules as long as pets are permitted.
Я буду рад(а) соблюдать любые правила при условии, что животные разрешены.
6. to be willing to do something — быть готовым что-либо сделать
I am willing to pay a pet deposit if necessary.
Я готов(а) оплатить залог за животное, если это необходимо.
I am willing to provide vaccination records if required.
Я готов(а) предоставить документы о вакцинации, если это потребуется.
Transition / linking phrases
Before making a booking, — перед бронированием
In particular, — в частности
For context, — для пояснения ситуации
In addition, — кроме того
Also, — также
If pets are allowed, — если животные разрешены
If required, — если потребуется
Polite request / inquiry phrases
Could you please clarify your pet policy?
Не могли бы вы уточнить вашу политику в отношении домашних животных?
Could you please let me know whether I may bring my cat?
Не могли бы вы сообщить мне, могу ли я привезти свою кошку?
I would appreciate it if you could confirm whether this would be acceptable.
Я был(а) бы признателен / признательна, если бы вы подтвердили, будет ли это допустимо.
Please let me know whether there is an extra pet deposit or cleaning fee.
Пожалуйста, сообщите мне, есть ли дополнительный залог за животное или плата за уборку.
I would also like to know whether there are any special rules for tenants with pets.
Я также хотел(а) бы узнать, есть ли особые правила для жильцов с животными.
Useful description phrases
My cat is calm, litter-trained, and vaccinated.
Моя кошка спокойная, приучена к лотку и вакцинирована.
She is an indoor cat and does not usually disturb neighbours.
Она домашняя кошка и обычно не беспокоит соседей.
He is well-behaved and does not scratch furniture.
Он хорошо себя ведёт и не царапает мебель.
I can provide vaccination records if necessary.
Я могу предоставить документы о вакцинации, если это необходимо.
Conclusion and wrap-up phrases
I would be grateful for any information you can provide.
Я был(а) бы благодарен / благодарна за любую информацию, которую вы можете предоставить.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
Заранее благодарю вас за время и помощь.
I look forward to your response before I complete the booking.
С нетерпением жду вашего ответа перед тем, как завершить бронирование.
Yours faithfully,
С уважением,
2. Writing for an Academic Discussion
Reading time -2 minutes, writing time-8 minutes
Step1. Read the text
Professor Evans’ Post:
We’ve been studying how plants can adapt to their environment, sometimes even retaining a “memory” of drought, heat, or pollution. This raises a question for urban planners.
Should cities incorporate adaptive plant systems into their design to deal with environmental challenges like air pollution or extreme weather?
Post your thoughts and respond to at least one other student’s idea.
Student 1: Lena
I think it’s a great idea. Plants that “remember” past drought or pollution exposure could be more effective in urban spaces, especially as climate change gets worse. For example, using vegetation that’s already adapted to hot, dry conditions could reduce the need for artificial cooling and frequent watering. Also, if certain plants get better at absorbing pollutants over time, that’s a natural way to clean the air in cities.
Student 2: Marco
I’m not convinced. It sounds too unpredictable. Even if some plants show memory in labs, real cities have constant changes in air quality, temperature, and soil. I think urban design should rely more on reliable technology, like air filters and cooling systems, which can be monitored and adjusted. Plus, using plants this way might involve high maintenance or take too long to show results.
Writing Question:
Write a response (about 120 words) stating your opinion on the issue. Be sure to: